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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.60, 1,013.70 and 538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.60, 1,013.70 and 538.94 is: 743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.60 : 1,013.70 = 538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.60/1,013.70 = 538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.60x = 1,013.70 × 538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.60x = 546,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,323.48/734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.70

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